Moving on up!

I teach two year olds.  When they turn 2 1/2 they move into the next class up.  Today two of my children moved up, and two more moved into my room.  I was excited about one moving in, the other worried me a bit.  No worry necessary!  I had never heard him talk before, only whine...alot!  But, oh my, he can talk...well!  This week we are learning about snow and ice.  We made snowmen out of three paper circles.  Shapes, color, counting, order, size, location...covered.  :)  They really seemed to like gluing the circles down.  The snowflake stickers were definitely a hit!  Tomorrow I am bringing my ice shaver...we are gonna play in the snow!!!  Here in Alabama, snow is never a sure thing.  And if the weathermen dare mention the "S" word....milk, bread, and toilet paper fly off the shelves!  LOL  However, this week, in the two year old's room, we will have snow, and enjoy it!

Have a beautiful day!
Melissa
Be still and know that I am God.  Psalm 46:10

Happy New Year!

Today did not start out wonderfully.  My upstairs bathtub drain is leaking into the downstairs bathroom.  A funny side is that the drip is is landing in the cat's litter box.  Aside from that drama, we brought in the new year quietly, just the way I like it.  I spent the evening on the couch with my youngest granddaughter and our latest canine addition, mostly listening to football.  We watched the Rose Parade this morning.  My faith in parades restored.  I did not enjoy the Thanksgiving Day parade that Macy's put on.  Rose Parade much better with the focus on floats, marching bands, and history.  Will be watching the Rose Bowl later, not sure who I will be rooting for.  I am waiting patiently for the BCS Championship game....ROLL TIDE!

I have been spending way too much time on pinterest lately.  But, I am intrigued by all the "make your own" cleaning items.  I will be trying a "make your own" laundry detergent.  I hope it works the way the claims say it does!  I have most of the ingredients, just not in the proper quantities.  I have also used so many of the kids craft ideas at the daycare.  My two year-olds have enjoyed them so much.  I made a felt Christmas tree, with the felt ornaments for them to play with.  Lasted less than 24 hours on the wall.  I do have seven, yes 7, VERY active two year olds though.  So, maybe, that was a long time? 

I have made a few "resolutions" for 2013.

1.   Learn to juggle
2.   Learn 12 new songs on piano, must include at least one David Nevue song
3.   Gatlinburg often
4.   More weekend day trips with Hubby
5.   Continue counting grace
6.   Stress less, laugh more (especially where leaks are concerned)
7.   Make cookies more often
8.   Use my china, all the time!
9.   Learn and use the word "no"
10. Throw/give away stuff I will never use (hard one!)
11. Hug my kids, who are all grown, more

I am sure I will think of more things I would like to accomplish this year.  I always do.


I hope you have a blessed and joyful New Year,
Melissa
Be still and know that I am God - Psalm 46:10

Merry Christmas!

It has been crazy around here.  My oldest child was hired on at the hospital in town.  Third shift, so I watch babies all night and then all the next day.  Whew!  I was so much better at this when I was younger!  I have managed to get a bit of sewing done, just a bit.  Have made my favorite cookies, Thumbprint and Sunny Cocoa Drop, but the Christmas Spirit eludes me.  Ah, well, maybe I am just trying too hard...I did finish the girls Christmas quilts, my first, second, and third.  Quilt purists may point out all my mistakes, and there are many.  They needn't, I see each and every one.  But while we perfectionists mull over mistakes, three girls are snuggly warm!  And that's all that really matters anyway.

Busy?

I haven't fallen off the earth, but then I haven't posted anything lately either. I have gotten a job at a fabric store, which for me is like getting paid to play. Funness! Vacation Bible School is also coming up in a few weeks. That of course means I am neck deep in plans, decorating projects, and fielding workers questions and requests. More funness! I am making the workers can covers out of bandanas....vbs theme is western/ranch. They fit nicely around water bottles as well. Bug, Fairy, and parents have moved in with us for a while...funness?!? Well, it's crowded, but I love having my babies close.